Carrying Vacuum
Persons exposed
Type of assessment
Hazards and control measures
Hazard
• Adverse Ground Conditions
• Adequate lighting provided
• Manual handling training
• All staff are trained in Manual Handling and instructed to comply with good manual handling techniques.
Hazard
• Adverse Weather
• Adequate lighting provided
• Gritting
• Clear and grit paths and public walkways during icy inclement weather.
• Regular Inspection of Gritted Areas.
• Removal of Standing Water
• Any standing water brushed to foul drains.
• Routine Safety Checks Undertaken
• Weather conditions checked
• Undertaking of tasks are determined by assessing site and weather conditions/direction of wind
• Weather conditions planned for
• Weather conditions are considered and planned for. Suitable clothing and equipment is provided (including sun protection)
• Work shall be postponed if weather conditions endanger health or safety
Hazard
• Carrying Materials
• Avoid Trailing Cables
• Induction Training
• Manual handling training
• All staff are trained in Manual Handling and instructed to comply with good manual handling techniques.
• Provisions of Written Method Statements
• Safe Systems In Place
• Dynamic risk assessment, frequent monitoring and formal procedures available.
Hazard
• Collision with moving vehicles
• High Visibility Clothing